Nauvoo in Hancock County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Blacksmith & Wainwright

Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

1. Blacksmith & Wainwright Marker

Inscription. This is one of seven shops where the Blacksmith & Wainwright was an important part of the growth & development of Nauvoo. Here they made a variety of tools. The Webb Brothers, Shupe Brothers & many others worked together to accomplish the great task of building wagons for the western movement.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 32.593′ N, 91° 23.617′ W. Marker is in Nauvoo, Illinois, in Hancock County. Marker is on Parley Street west of Granger Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 585 Parley St, Nauvoo IL 62354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trail of Hope (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The History of Mississippi River Pool 19, aka Lake Cooper (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph Smith's Red Brick Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Smith Family Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Mississippi Flyway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph and Emma Smith's Mansion House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nauvoo Survey Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph, Emma and Hyrum Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nauvoo.

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Photographed By Jason Voigt, March 28, 2024

2. Blacksmith & Wainwright Marker

Marker text is on top of the middle window

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 103 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.